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London to get 2,000 new SEND school places - full list of funding by borough
The funding, which is distributed based on the population size of the local authority and their pupil to capacity ratio, is part of a wider national allocation of £740m
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Pollsters were ‘misleading’ in testing local opinions over Fulham car bans, says finding
Hammersmith and Fulham council launched the South West Fulham Clean Air Neighbourhood (CAN) on a trial basis in December 2022, before making it permanent last March. The council says it has cut carbon emissions by 1.9 tonnes a day.
Hammersmith Bridge mothballed as a ‘monument’ among recent ideas aired over its future
The ideas for the bridge’s future were put on the table by the Department for Transport as two among six solutions for the structure’s poor state of repair at the Hammersmith Bridge Taskforce summit in January.
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West London council defends low traffic scheme after survey found to have breached industry rules
Research agency Opinium, which surveyed residents ahead of the permanent implementation of the South West Fulham Clean Air Neighbourhood, said it had already reviewed the study and put in place 'additional layers of quality checking'
Vote due on squeezing 250 more homes onto White City Estate
The proposal, entitled White City Central, would also see a collection of buildings including a nursery and housing office demolished and replaced with new facilities such as a community hub.
Planters designed to calm traffic are no match for passing vehicles
Hammersmith and Fulham council, which installed traffic-calming measures along Wandsworth Bridge Road last year including planters and seating decks, has confirmed it will be carrying out repairs.
Looking out for those at risk of suicide – fitness centre proves eager to do its bit
Hammersmith Fitness and Squash Centre were inspired to take part by the sobering findings about the borough of Hammersmith and Fulham having one of the highest suicide rates in London.
Fulham residents deliver their verdicts on roads banning borough outsiders
Elanor Donoghue, 71, who lives in Imperial Square, said everyday drivers are being caught out by the scheme, which was introduced by Hammersmith and Fulham council in December 2021 to reduce rat-runs and improve air quality.
The divided West London neighbourhood where some say clean air scheme is 'nightmare' but others think it's made 'everything better'
Homeowners along Imperial Road in south Fulham said they’re woken at all hours of the night and fear crossing the road
MP Joins Litter Pick Around Fulham Palace Road
Ben Coleman helps out the children of Kensington Wade School
Free Guided Walks Continue This Spring
Get to know some of Hammersmith's artists in April
Transport Disruption Ahead in Hammersmith
Engineering work and strikes affecting tube and rail services
ARC Refinery Launches on Hammersmith's Riverfront
Providing new laboratory and tech space in the former Manbre Wharf
Forthcoming Roadworks in Hammersmith
Where to expect diversions and delays
Alert officers’ stop and search puts lock-knife and drug possessor behind bars
Ali Al-Hindawi, 29, of Askew Road, Hammersmith, appeared at Southwark Crown Court last Tuesday, where he was sentenced to two years and two months in prison.
Tragedy Strikes at Masters Head of the River Event
Crew member dies after requiring medical attention during race
King Street Shop Caught Selling Vapes to Under 18s
Owners given large fine after series of breaches
Blunting Kitchen Knives and Remembering Catherine Stables
Report back from Andy Slaughter, MP for Hammersmith and Chiswick
Work of Young Poets Features at Local Underground Stations
Competition winners displayed for World Poetry Day
'My daughter uses a card reader to charge me for chores - she gets £1 just for putting her clothes in the wash'
Charlie gets 50p for loading the dishwasher, £4 for vacuuming and £5 for ironing